”;tools and supplies required to support the air detequipment platoon operation. Examples of these toolsand supplies are aas follows: the kit 80013, mechanic handlook for two men; kit 80031, metric support tools; kit80057, tire service tools (small); kit 80107, lubricationequipment and accessories. Do not forget other importantitems, such as a bundle of rags; a hand-operated fuel/oildispensing pump for 55-gallon drums (commonly knownin the NCF as a “hurdy-gurdy”); 55-gallon drums for fuel,oil cans, rigging gear, jumper cables; and tools for thefield maintenance truck; and tools to support anyconstruction tasking.The request list is forwardedthrough the air det chain of command and reviewed andapproved by the battalion staff.The lead mechanic is responsible for coordinatingwith the maintenance supervisor when requesting theNAVSUP modifier code 96, repairpartscommonNAVS UP modifier code 98, “O level repairpartspeculiar and petroleum oil lubricant (POL) products.Normally, The TA41 kits and supplies are storedin a supply warehouse.During the 48-hourmount-out, the requested kits and supplies are drawnout and staged at the marshaling area. FOLLOWUP on the requested tools and supplies throughout themount-out period.Overlooked and forgotten itemscan hamper a well-planned air det operation.CESE REQUIREMENTSThe basic CESE allowance for an air det is containedin the TA41; however, the air det-assigned CESE for yourdeployment site is listed in the Equipment TAB A Theorganic CESE in the TAB A is divided into three echelons:AD for air det, AE for air echelon, and SE for sea echelon.CESE with like equipment codes (ECs) but differentechelon can be changed to meet the needs of the air det.The amount of CESE and supplies required for amission is controlled by the availability of airlift, sealift,or over-the-road support. This requires the air det topreplan and prioritize all tasking and request only theamount of resources needed to accomplish the missionsuccessfully. The knowledge and expertise of theequipment platoon supervisor enhances the ability of theair det to identify and request the required CESE,supplies, and POL for the air det mission.Whenidentifying CESE, you should consider the following:convoy capabilities, equipment specifications, partssupport, equipment conditions, and equipment aircraftcertification and certifiability. Prioritize the CESE,supplies, and POL requirements.This allows theembarkation office to prepare aircraft load plans to meetthe needs of the air det. Material and CESErequirements are discussed and approved by thebattalion staff.OPERATOR ASSIGNMENTSOnce the CESE list has been established, theequipment platoon supervisor must assign operatorsand co-drivers. Operators must stand by theirassigned CESE that has been prepared and staged atthe marshaling area for the joint inspection (JI).They are also required to accompany the assignedCESE throughout the transport to the mission site.The staging and marshaling area is where equipmentand materials are received. CESE is inspected forcleanliness and fluid leaks, mobile loads are completed,vehicles are weighed and marked for center of balance,cargo is palletized on the Air Force 463L cargo pallets(fig. 2-l), and cargo and CESE are placed into aconfiguration (chalk) for each aircraft (fig. 2-2).“”;Figure 2-2.—Marshalling for C-130 and C-141 aircraft.2-3
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